Finding my inner artist through hand stitching

Author: smmczyk

I always thought the Alabama Chanin poncho looked a bit impractical. The first time I seriously considered wanting one was when I was at the weekend workshop three years ago and one of our fellow stitchers, Jackie, was wearing her poncho as an asymmetrical skirt. Now here was an interesting idea. In fact, my sister … Continue reading My First Poncho

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I have always coveted Alabama Chanin indigo clothes. I especially like all of the indigo and New Leaves designs in the 2015 summer collection. Here’s a link to my Indigo Pinterest Board if you want to droll over them yourselves. I actually purchased a yard of AC indigo fabric while I was at the factory … Continue reading Indigo Experiment

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My two most recent makes are simple tops that will be the basis of a lot of outfits. The more time I spend stitching, the more I realize it is important to be thoughtful about what I make. It’s so easy to see all of the beautiful pictures of Alabama Chanin inspired clothes and want … Continue reading Two Tops

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Sometimes inspiration comes when you aren't even looking for it. And what can be more inspiring than a new life coming into this world. I'm about to become a great-Aunt again and as I was perusing the baby shower gift registry there it was, in the shape of a whale. Actually, the whole registry took … Continue reading Baby Shower Gift

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Another Me Made May in the books. And what a great month it was. I almost made it everyday wearing a garment I had made, almost! And even more important, I finished a few projects that have been gnawing at me way too long. I wasn't quite as analytical about my wears as some - … Continue reading Me Made May 2019 Wrap Up

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I'm still at it! This is the best I've done but I have to admit, this week I'm starting some repeats. I'm chalking that up to just realizing what really works well. Wednesday, May 15 Working from home day, always my poodle's favorite day. Here's one of the first corset's I made from a goodwill … Continue reading Me Made May Week Three

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Here's my wrap up for the second week of May. So far, so good: Wednesday, May 8 My best pictures are the ones with my dog in them! Pattern: Fitted Tee from an Alabama Chanin kit Sleeve/Length: Cap sleeve Technique: Reverse Appliqué with a few appliquéd circles from the scraps Top Layer Fabric: Black Bottom … Continue reading Me Made May 2019 Week Two

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As I get ready to participate in another #MeMadeMay2019, this is a great time to look back and reflect on the garments I've made in the past year, many of which I've posted about. If you don't know about MeMadeMay, check out the founder's blog or go back and read my first MeMadeMay post. I … Continue reading MeMadeMay 2019

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The other day I was listening to a podcast from an amazing maker with a studio in my building, LiveFreeCreativeCo, and Miranda mentioned a theme that resonated with me, growth often means being uncomfortable. I have been wanting to try pleated ruffles on an Alabama Chanin inspired garment for a while now but was daunted … Continue reading Pleated Ruffles